Professor Bill Vicenzino
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Bill Vicenzino

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Background

I am a Professor Emeritus in Sports Physiotherapy in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences where I am the Director of the Master of Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy Majors) and co-Director of the Sports Injury Rehabilitation and Prevention for Health Research unit. My research is mainly focussed on non-surgical management of persistent musculoskeletal problems like tendon related pain/disability (tendinopathy) and knee cap pain (patellofemoral pain). I also delve into the underlying mechanisms of these conditions and other common sporting injuries (e.g., ankle sprains) – a leading cause of ankle osteoarthritis.

Since gaining my PhD in 2000, I have been awarded over $30million in competitive research funding as a chief investigator to study these conditions – 5 NHMRC project grants, 2 NHMRC CRE, 2 NHMRC program grants, 2 NHMRC MRFF grants and an ARC Linkage grant. I have also conducted over half a million dollars of commercially sponsored research.

I have authored 2 books, 26 book chapters and over 382 peer reviewed publications (h-index 68). My top tendinopathy papers are cited over 10 times more than average for the field – most are published in the top sports/general medicine and physiotherapy journals . I have 2 highly cited papers – in the top 1% of the academic field of Clinical Medicine 2022. I have presented my work world wide in over 300 workshops, seminars and keynote presentations.

I enjoy my role in mentoring early/mid career academics and supervising researh higher degree students – having supervised 40 PhD and 2 MPhil candidates to completion. In this capacity I lead the physiotherapy research higher degree seminar series where our students engage in presenting their work and hearing from top international researchers on a range of relevant topics. One reason why my work was recently recognised by the school award for research mentoring.

Availability

Professor Bill Vicenzino is:
Available for supervision
Media expert

Fields of research

Clinical sciences Sports science and exercise

Qualifications

  • Bachelor, The University of Queensland
  • Postgraduate Diploma, Curtin University of Technology
  • Masters (Research) of Science, Curtin University of Technology
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Research impacts

I am internationally recognised as a leading researcher in tendinopathy and patellfemoral pain. I am ranked in the top 1 to 3 researchers in tennis elbow, tendinopathy and patellofemoral pain in expertscape. The other top 4 ranked tennis elbow researchers all completed their PhD under my supervision.

My work in tennis elbow has made an impact on patients with better outcomes, while halving rates of treatment and use of non-evidence based treatments. It has been replicated in several other UK NHS sites and implemented in online knowledge translation platforms in Canada, Denmark and UK specialist practice.My scholarly outputs in tendinopathy are the basis of implementation research in a Health Research Board Ireland project and a UK NHS Doctoral Fellowship Optimising Physiotherapy for Tennis Elbow.

Search Professor Bill Vicenzino’s works on UQ eSpace

621 works between 1993 and 2025
All (621) Journal Article (430) Book Chapter (34) Conference Publication (146) Book (2) Other Outputs (9)

521 - 540 of 621 works

2006

Conference Publication

A pilot study of the initial effects of anti-pronation taping on electromyographic activity of lower leg muscles during walking

Chapman, A., Franettovich, M. and Vicenzino, B. (2006). A pilot study of the initial effects of anti-pronation taping on electromyographic activity of lower leg muscles during walking. ASICS Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport, Fiji, 19–21 October 2006. Chatswood, NSW, Australia: Elsevier Australia. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2006.12.078

A pilot study of the initial effects of anti-pronation taping on electromyographic activity of lower leg muscles during walking

2006

Journal Article

An endurance-strength training regime is effective in reducing myoelectric manifestations of cervical flexor muscle fatigue in females with chronic neck pain

Falla, D., Jull, G., Hodges, P. and Vicenzino, B. (2006). An endurance-strength training regime is effective in reducing myoelectric manifestations of cervical flexor muscle fatigue in females with chronic neck pain. Clinical Neurophysiology, 117 (4), 828-837. doi: 10.1016/j.clinph.2005.12.025

An endurance-strength training regime is effective in reducing myoelectric manifestations of cervical flexor muscle fatigue in females with chronic neck pain

2006

Conference Publication

Do pelvic and lower limb kinematics differ between novice cyclists, elite cyclists and elite triathletes?

Chapman, Andrew, Vicenzino, Bill Guglielmo,, Blanch, Peter, Hodges, Paul and Dowlan, Steve (2006). Do pelvic and lower limb kinematics differ between novice cyclists, elite cyclists and elite triathletes?. American College of Sports Medicine Conference, Denver, Colorado, U.S.A., 31 May - 3 June, 2006. Maryland, M.O., U.S.A.: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. doi: 10.1249/00005768-200605001-00819

Do pelvic and lower limb kinematics differ between novice cyclists, elite cyclists and elite triathletes?

2005

Journal Article

Dynamic soft tissue mobilisation increases hamstring flexibility in healthy male subjects: Commentary

Vicenzino, Bill Guglielmo (2005). Dynamic soft tissue mobilisation increases hamstring flexibility in healthy male subjects: Commentary. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 39 (9).

Dynamic soft tissue mobilisation increases hamstring flexibility in healthy male subjects: Commentary

2005

Journal Article

Do dorsal head contact forces have the potential to identify impairment during graded craniocervical flexor muscle contractions?

O'Leary, Shaun, Jull, Gwendolen and Vicenzino, Bill (2005). Do dorsal head contact forces have the potential to identify impairment during graded craniocervical flexor muscle contractions?. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 86 (9), 1763-1766. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2005.06.002

Do dorsal head contact forces have the potential to identify impairment during graded craniocervical flexor muscle contractions?

2005

Journal Article

A new method of isometric dynamometry for the craniocervical flexor muscles

O'Leary, Shaun P., Vicenzino, Bill T. and Jull, Gwendolen A. (2005). A new method of isometric dynamometry for the craniocervical flexor muscles. Physical Therapy, 85 (6), 556-564. doi: 10.1093/ptj/85.6.556

A new method of isometric dynamometry for the craniocervical flexor muscles

2005

Other Outputs

Assessment apparatus and method

O'Leary, Shaun Patrick, Jull, Gwendolen, Anne, Vicenzino, Guglielmo, Tarcisio and Greaves, Matthew, Campbell (2005). Assessment apparatus and method. PCT/AU2004/001279.

Assessment apparatus and method

2005

Journal Article

Physical and psychological factors predict outcome following whiplash injury

Sterling, Michele, Jull, Gwendolen, Vicenzino, Bill, Kenardy, Justin and Darnell, Ross (2005). Physical and psychological factors predict outcome following whiplash injury. Pain, 114 (1-2), 141-148. doi: 10.1016/j.pain.2004.12.005

Physical and psychological factors predict outcome following whiplash injury

2005

Conference Publication

Cranio-cervical flexor muscle impairment over a spectrum of muscle contraction intensities is a feature of neck pain

Jull, G. A., Kim, M., O'Leary, S. P. and Vicenzino, B. T. (2005). Cranio-cervical flexor muscle impairment over a spectrum of muscle contraction intensities is a feature of neck pain. Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia - 14th Biennial Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 24-26th November, 2005.

Cranio-cervical flexor muscle impairment over a spectrum of muscle contraction intensities is a feature of neck pain

2005

Journal Article

Differential diagnosis of a soft tissue mass in the calf

Constantinou, M and Vicenzino, B (2005). Differential diagnosis of a soft tissue mass in the calf. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 35 (2), 88-94. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2005.0814

Differential diagnosis of a soft tissue mass in the calf

2005

Conference Publication

Neck Pain Sufferers Demonstrate Cranio-Cervical Flexor Muscle Impairment at Maximal, Moderate, and Low Intensities of Muscle Contraction

Jull, G., Kim, M., O'Leary, S. and Vicenzino, B. (2005). Neck Pain Sufferers Demonstrate Cranio-Cervical Flexor Muscle Impairment at Maximal, Moderate, and Low Intensities of Muscle Contraction. 3rd World Congress of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM), Sao Paulo, Brazil, 10th-15th April 2005.

Neck Pain Sufferers Demonstrate Cranio-Cervical Flexor Muscle Impairment at Maximal, Moderate, and Low Intensities of Muscle Contraction

2005

Journal Article

A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials on physical interventions for lateral epicondylalgia

Bisset, L., Paungmali, A., Vicenzino, B. and Beller, E. (2005). A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials on physical interventions for lateral epicondylalgia. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 39 (7), 411-422. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.2004.016170

A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials on physical interventions for lateral epicondylalgia

2005

Journal Article

Initial effects of anti-pronation tape on the medial longitudinal arch during walking and running

Vicenzino, B., Franettovich, M., McPoil, T., Russell, T. and Skardoon, G. (2005). Initial effects of anti-pronation tape on the medial longitudinal arch during walking and running. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 39 (12), 939-943. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.2005.019158

Initial effects of anti-pronation tape on the medial longitudinal arch during walking and running

2004

Journal Article

Response to Drs Greve and Bianchini - More on the clinical and scientific relevance of 'symptom amplification' and psychological factors in pain

Sterling, Michele, Jull, Gwendolen, Vicenzino, Bill and Kenardy, Justin (2004). Response to Drs Greve and Bianchini - More on the clinical and scientific relevance of 'symptom amplification' and psychological factors in pain. Pain, 110 (1-2), 501-502. doi: 10.1016/j.pain.2004.04.005

Response to Drs Greve and Bianchini - More on the clinical and scientific relevance of 'symptom amplification' and psychological factors in pain

2004

Journal Article

The initial effects of a Mulligan's mobilization with movement technique on dorsiflexion and pain in subacute ankle sprains

Collins, Natalie, Teys, Pamela and Vicenzino, Bill (2004). The initial effects of a Mulligan's mobilization with movement technique on dorsiflexion and pain in subacute ankle sprains. Manual Therapy, 9 (2), 77-82. doi: 10.1016/S1356-689X(03)00101-2

The initial effects of a Mulligan's mobilization with movement technique on dorsiflexion and pain in subacute ankle sprains

2004

Journal Article

Response to Dr Ferrari's Letter to the Editor “The clinical relevance of symptom amplification”

Sterling, Michele, Jull, Gwendolen, Vicenzino, Bill and Kenardy, Justin (2004). Response to Dr Ferrari's Letter to the Editor “The clinical relevance of symptom amplification”. Pain, 107 (3), 278-279. doi: 10.1016/j.pain.2003.11.011

Response to Dr Ferrari's Letter to the Editor “The clinical relevance of symptom amplification”

2004

Journal Article

Use of anti-pronation taping to assess suitability of orthotic prescription: Case report

Smith, Michelle, Brooker, Susi, Vicenzino, Bill and McPoil, Thomas (2004). Use of anti-pronation taping to assess suitability of orthotic prescription: Case report. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 50 (2), 111-113. doi: 10.1016/S0004-9514(14)60103-3

Use of anti-pronation taping to assess suitability of orthotic prescription: Case report

2004

Journal Article

Do muscle recruitment patterns differ between trained and novice cyclists?

Chapman, A., Vicenzino, B., Blanch, P. and Hodges, P. (2004). Do muscle recruitment patterns differ between trained and novice cyclists?. Medicine And Science In Sports And Exercise, 36 (5), S169-S169. doi: 10.1097/00005768-200405001-00809

Do muscle recruitment patterns differ between trained and novice cyclists?

2004

Journal Article

Characterization of acute whiplash-associated disorders

Sterling, Michele, Jull, Gwendolen, Vicenzino, Bill and Kenardy, Justin (2004). Characterization of acute whiplash-associated disorders. Spine, 29 (2), 182-188. doi: 10.1097/01.BRS.0000105535.12598.AE

Characterization of acute whiplash-associated disorders

2004

Journal Article

Effectiveness of manual physical therapy to the cervical spine in the management of lateral epicondylalgia: A retrospective analysis - Invited commentary

Vicenzino, B (2004). Effectiveness of manual physical therapy to the cervical spine in the management of lateral epicondylalgia: A retrospective analysis - Invited commentary. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 34 (11), 722-724.

Effectiveness of manual physical therapy to the cervical spine in the management of lateral epicondylalgia: A retrospective analysis - Invited commentary

Current funding

  • 2025 - 2028
    A quantum exoGarment for unrivalled measurement of muscle function in sport
    Quantum 2032 Challenge Program
    Open grant
  • 2025
    Foot orthoses plus education compared to usual care for ankle OA: A pilot and feasibility trial
    Arthritis Foundation of Australia
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    Walk with Ease Australia (MRFF 2022 Effective Treatments and Therapies Grant Opportunity administered by the University of Sydney)
    University of Sydney
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2019 - 2020
    Intrinsic foot muscle morphology in plantar heel pain: a novel investigation using 7T magnetic resonance imaging
    Australasian Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Patellofemoral joint disease may be associated with poor function after ACL reconstruction: implications for enhanced rehabilitation
    Queensland Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Network
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2014
    Orthoses or Flip-Flops for Pain in the Heel (OFFPH Study): A randomised clinical trial
    Vasyli International
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    Factors Associated with the Recruitment and Retention of the Current and Future Allied Health Workforce - A Longitudinal E-Cohort Study
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2012
    Optimising corticosteroid injection for lateral epicondylalgia with physiotherapy: a randomised placebo control trial
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2006
    Musculoskeletal Pain and Injury Research unit Donation
    Vasyli International
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2008
    Foot orthotics in the treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome:a randomised control trial in primary care
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2002
    To visit the gait laboratory at the Northern Arizona University to enhance skills and expertise in the study of movement dysfunction and its treatment.
    UQ Travel Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Physiotherapy of the injured ankle: An evaluation of outcome measures and a pilot randomised clinical trial of a rehabilitation program.
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Responsiveness to change and predictive ability of a battery of clinical tests in ankle injured subjects
    Physiotherapy Research Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1997
    Peripheral joint manipulation: an investigation of the initial pain relieving effects of a new physiotherapy treatment for lateral epicondylagia
    Physiotherapy Research Foundation
    Open grant

Availability

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Enquiries

Contact Professor Bill Vicenzino directly for media enquiries about:

  • Ankle Injuries
  • Exercise
  • Foot Injuries
  • Foot Orthotics
  • Injury Prevention
  • Injury Rehabilitation
  • Knee Injuries
  • Kneecap Pain
  • Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
  • Running Injuries
  • Sports Injuries
  • Sports Medicine
  • Sports Physiotherapy
  • Tendon Injuries

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